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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $34,950
Base Invoice $28,548 $33,553
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Wind blocker   500
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Wind blocker   400
Options (change) 500 500
Options (change) 400 400
Destination 875 820
Total Price $31,570 $36,270
Total Invoice $29,823 $34,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,772
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,570$36,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$32,955
Total Invoice$29,823$34,773
Adjustments for Features0-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$31,595

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,525$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in100.0 in
Length154.1 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height48.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft37.1 ft3

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